The Dublin will leave TV3 at the end of August having reported on four general elections and four different Taoisigh.

She hosted her own show The Political Party for nearly five years.

Head of 3News Ireland Mick McCaffrey thanked the award-winning journalist for her hard work this morning.

He said: “Ursula has made a valuable contribution to TV3 over the past 18 years and was always an independent voice in politics, going beyond the spin and hype to give our viewers the real story of what was happening at Leinster House.

“She was respected across all political parties for her insights and independence.

“We would like to thank Ursula for her dedicated service and wish her the very best for the future”.

Vincent Browne will also be stepping down as presenter of the Tonight programme at the end of this month.

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